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Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction 3/17/25 NHL Picks
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Boston Bruins (30-30-8) vs Buffalo Sabres (26-33-6)
March 17, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Bruins -125 / Buffalo Sabres +105 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 17th at the TD Garden. To formulate this prediction, we will look at:
-The Sabres’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Bruins’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston
-Recent betting trends in games played between Buffalo and Boston
-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Sabres and Bruins.
Bruins are Struggling
The Bruins are struggling again and have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Ottawa Senators, they lost 6-3, and in the last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they lost 6-2. The Bruins gave up three goals in the second period, and they couldn’t bounce back from that. Elias Lindholm was the top player for the Bruins, scoring a goal and adding an assist. Jeremy Swayman was in goal and he saved 34 of the 38 shots. The defense needs to find a way to limit the amount of shots in this game.
The Bruins are averaging 2.71 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.19 goals per game. The biggest issue of this season has been the defense, and in the last game, it was again the defense that really let them down. David Pastrnak has scored 34 goals and added 48 assists so far this season. Jeremy Swayman is expected to start in goal and he sits with a 20-23-6 record overall. He has had four shutouts but he has also had plenty of games where he has looked awful.
Can the Sabres Build on the Last Game?
The Sabres have not found a whole lot of success this season, but they sure did look good in the last game. The Sabres faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights and picked up the shootout win. It took two goals in the third period to even force overtime. Bowen Byram did finish with two assists. Two games ago against the Detroit Red Wings, they didn’t have as much success and they ended up losing 7-3.
The Sabres are averaging 3.12 goals while their defense is giving up 3.52 goals per game The offense has been fine, but the defense is ranked 30th, and that includes two games ago when they gave up those seven goals to the Detroit Red Wings. Tage Thompson has scored 24 goals and added 25 assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen currently sits with a 22-21-4 record overall and is giving up 3.19 goals per game. The Sabres have won two of his last three starts. The Sabres will face the Hockey Club and Wild following this one.
Why the Sabres Will Beat the Bruins
- The Bruins have lost 12 of their last 13 night games following a loss.
- The Sabres have won four of their last five games at TD Garden after coming off overtime.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games at TD Garden after coming off overtime.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in four of their last five games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sabres’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Bruins’ last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Sabres’ last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Bruins’ last 11 games following a loss.
Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Prediction
Give me the value with the Sabres. Sure, the Bruins are at home, but all season has been a problem for this team, and I don’t expect it’s going to magically change here. The Sabres offense has actually been fine overall, and the Bruins’s goaltending, especially with Swayman in goal has been a problem. The Sabres offense will get out to a fast start here. The Bruins are 1-6 in their last seven home games. The Sabres are going to pull the upset here. The Sabres really should be the favorites here, even on the road.